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The One With The Toddler At The Wedding

Everybody loves a good wedding. Having the chance to see friends or family get married is usually a pleasant experience that is accompanied by flowing alcohol, embarrassing dancing and accidental one night hook ups with a distant cousin… Unfortunately when

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Posted in 12 Months +, Activities, The Blog

What Is Your Child Wearing?

A ‘Goonies’ Special The saying “What is your child wearing?” can sometimes be echoed with the words “Daddy dressed him”. I am sure you will be automatically assuming that this is said in a negative way… but no, when it

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Posted in The Blog, The iDad Fashion Guru

The Expectant Dad’s Handbook – Review

I was recently given the opportunity to review the newly released book ‘The expectant Dad’s handbook’ from the founder of DaddyNatal, Dean Beaumont. When receiving the book I knew before I even opened it, that all 247 pages of it

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Posted in Being a New Dad, Reviews, The Blog

10 Tips for Taking Your Toddler to the Cinema

Being a self-confessed Cinefile and a new parent can make a frustrating mix as opportunities to get to the cinema often rely on finding a babysitter and having enough energy to stay awake. I have recently learnt that you can

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Posted in Activities, Being a New Dad, The Blog, The iDad Tips & Tricks

Cravings of an Expectant Father

It is well documented that cravings are a common occurrence for Mums-to-be during pregnancy. What you don’t often hear about is the sympathy cravings that men get whilst their partner is pregnant. This is also known as the ‘Couvade Syndrome’.

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Posted in BB - Before Birth, Being a New Dad, The Blog

3 Toys I Always Wanted as a Child

When it came to toys I was always pretty spoilt and I had a collection that would be the envy of most children. However there were some toys that I wanted desperately but was never lucky enough to own and

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Posted in The Blog, Toys

Daddy, there’s a baby in your belly

Finding ways to tell your two year old son that Mummy is having a baby and for it to sink in isn’t easy. My Wife is currently 23 weeks pregnant with our second child and we wanted our son to

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Posted in 12 Months +, BB - Before Birth, Being a New Dad, The Blog

Sir! Please Stop Fondling the LEGO!

Over the last few months my obsession with LEGO has got stronger and yet somehow I managed to stay clear of actually buying any. I was a LEGO addict without any LEGO. I kept telling myself that I would hold

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Posted in Love LEGO

Star Wars Weekend at LEGOLAND Windsor

During the May Bank Holiday LEGOLand Windsor hosted a Star Wars weekend to celebrate International Star Wars day – May 4th. As soon as I heard about this event I knew we had to be there. I say “we” but

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Posted in Activities, Love LEGO, The Blog

The Bath Time Daddy

As a working Dad my Father and Son time is very limited during Monday to Friday and more often than not our one on one time coincides with bath and bed.  The thought of the day coming to an end for

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Posted in 12 Months +, Activities, The Blog

Am I trying to relive my childhood through my son? Too right I am!

One of the greatest perks of being a parent is that you can get away with playing with toys again without anyone giving it a judgemental thought. For someone like me this is a dream come true. I wouldn’t say I was

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Posted in Being a New Dad, The Blog

Men can use Pinterest too!

There I have said it! I use Pinterest and I am not ashamed to admit it even if pinning is considered as a feminine activity. Has Pinterest made enough effort to make itself accessible to Men or is it happy to be

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